Revenue decrease may bring changes

Mark ShumanCHICAGO TRIBUNE

A projected revenue shortfall of $1.5 million could pave the way for further cost-cutting or an increase in user fees or property taxes, officials said Wednesday.

After the final 2002 budget meeting, City Manager J. Scott Miller said he will present a list of proposals Nov. 26 that might allow the city to reduce a 5.25 percent property tax levy increase proposed by city staff.

The final decision on the tax will be determined by aldermen next month, Miller said.